tupir
tupir(
too
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peer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to compact
Se utiliza un batán para tupir el tejido de lana y garantizar su durabilidad.A fulling machine is used to compact the woolen fabric and guarantee its durability.
b. to pack tight
Para tupir las balas de algodón, se ejerce presión con el émbolo de la máquina.In order to pack tight the cotton bales, pressure is exerted with the machine piston.
a. to make thicker
En la farmacia venden lociones y cremas que sirven para tupir la barba.They sell lotions and creams in the pharmacy that you can use to make your beard thicker.
a. to block
Las hojas caídas de los árboles tupieron el desagüe.The fallen leaves blocked the drain.
tupirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to stuff oneself (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Se tupió de galletas, y ahora dice que no tiene ganas de cenar.He stuffed himself with cookies, and now he says he doesn't feel like having dinner.
5. (colloquial) (to feel awkward) (Colombia)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Colombia
a. to get embarrassed
Vio que él la estaba mirando y se tupió.She saw him looking at her and she got embarrassed.
b. to feel silly
Cuando me di cuenta de la tontería que acababa de decir, me tupí.When I realized how stupid what I'd just said was, I felt silly.
6. (colloquial) (to get muddled) (Bolivia) (Cuba) (Ecuador)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Ecuador
a. to get confused
Le estaba hablando todo el mundo al mismo tiempo y se tupió.Everyone was talking to him at the same time, and he got confused.
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